Heck, I’d even say the cupcakes are optional (though always welcome). I love these Airheads-turned-pinwheels for a bit o’ cupcake decor or 4th of July party treat. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make them HERE at Studio DIY.
Search Results for: 4th of July
USA Pallet Flag
Today, like yesterday, I’m feeling a bit patriotic. I stumbled across this flag over at PB&J Stories where Pamela made a fun and rustic American flag to decorate for the 4th of July. She mentions that she doesn’t really decorate … Read More...
21 American Craft Projects just for kids
21 American Craft Projects: Patriotic Crafts for Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, and 4th of July Crafts for Kids can be found at “all Free Crafts for Kids” Three cheers for the red, white, and blue! To honor America completely, not … Read More...
POP! Cookies
I made these POP! cookies for my Dad, a birthday/Father’s Day combo gift (which I do every year, sorry, Dad). I call Dad, “Dad,” but his grandkids call him Pop Pop. Hence, the POP! But in red, white and blue, … Read More...
Trending: Clever Chocolate Covered Pretzels and 8 Ideas
While I’m all about sweets, my big secret is that I actually prefer salty. Now, chocolate-covered salty is perfection. Specifically, chocolate-covered pretzels are a profound weakness for me, which I suppose is why I’ve not made them in ages. … Read More...
Patriotic Wands
Here is a great easy craft to make with your kids before the 4th of July weekend. You can bring them to Parades, or just hang out on your front lawn waving at the cars passing by! To get the … Read More...
CG Exclusive- Interview With Kids Crafts 1-2-3 Editor
I had the privilege of getting to interview Jennifer Perkins who is the editor of a brand new magazine that started exclusively for Walmart called Kids Crafts 1-2-3, but is now available at Barnes and Nobles and Michaels as well. … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: V-neck halter dress for girls
Lindsay from PA Country Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a girl’s v-neck halter dress. She made some up in red, white, and blue for a set of matching 4th of July dresses for her … Read More...
Watermelon Petits Fours
Sort of healthy. At least healthier than cake. Plus, these watermelon petits fours can be made beyond the 4th of July. make petits fours from watermelon squares HERE at Disney Family.
Noodle Box Lanterns
Need a last minute decoration for the 4th of July? These can be used for Memorial Day and Patriot’s Day too, or really any day you want to display your patriotism. They are simple and fun and impressive to look … Read More...
Free Pattern: American Flag Pin
Here’s another quick knitting pattern for the 4th that you still have time to knit: an American Flag Pin from About.com Knitting (yes, that’s me!). Worked in tiny bits of red, white and blue, you can stitch one up in … Read More...
Rock Candy JellO Shots
Speaking of shots, make these supercool “rock candy” JellO shots for the 4th of July HERE at the Jelly Shot Test Kitchen.
Pop Star Cookie Pops
OK, OK, no more red, white and blue. After this one, for at least a few hours. This one is from yours truly, and I promise they are pretty darn easy to make. I created these 4th of July star … Read More...
Easy Firecracker Cakes
Figures the genius of creative sweets (scratch that, genius of all things crafty in food) would come up with a super duper easy dessert for you to make last minute for the 4th of July: “Kaboom Cakes,” aka, store-bought cakes … Read More...
Tutorial | Collaged USA Letters
Jenni from Vintage Umbrella shares the steps for making these collaged USA letters to use as 4th of July decor. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Patriotic USA Wood Block Decorations
Here’s a fun project for the 4th of July. Make wood block decorations inspired by firecrackers. There’s a tutorial over at Family Ever After so you can make your own — Patriotic USA Wood Blocks.
Simple Patriotic Sand Art
Sand can be such a great tactile learning tool for children. This sand art craft is perfect to celebrate the 4th of July and allow your children to have fun! You can find the tutorial at honeybear lane.
Tutorial: Bandana halter and flag painted cutoffs
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make a cute little girl’s 4th of July outfit, including a top made from a bandana and cutoff shorts painted with stars and stripes. It’s a quick and easy project. Get the … Read More...
Watermelon Cookies
I made these for a local TV spot here in Washington, DC as part of a presentation of sweets ideas for the 4th of July and summer. I’ve made these before, but that was three years ago (in blogland, that’s … Read More...
Pop Rocks Mousse
I know that using Pop Rocks
in desserts for the 4th of July is a stroke of genius done in many years prior, but I’m happy to see the trend skyrocket this year. Especially in such thoughtful desserts (thoughtful as … Read More...